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Diamond (1.68 carat spherical crystal) from Bahia, Brazil

 
Diamond (1.68 carat spherical crystal) from Bahia, Brazil

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Diamond (1.68 carat spherical crystal) from Bahia, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 29122
Mineral:Diamond (1.68 carat spherical crystal)
Locality:Bahia, Brazil
Description:Large, perfectly spherical crystal of natural diamond fully crystallized on all sides (referred in the trade as Ballas crystal). The crystal has minute irregular faces with rounded surfaces. Color is colorless and is internally translucent.
Overall Size:5.5x5.5x5.5 mm
Crystals:5.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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